Options for Purchase
Thursday 9/12/2024
Purchasing Portal Update: The purchasing portal for 2024-2025 Academic Year is closed. We plan to build one for the next academic year, in early 2025.
You are not required to purchase your computer from Virginia Tech.
Be sure to carefully evaluate the warranty options from retailers to make sure you are getting Accidental Damage protection. The best warranties come from the computer manufacturer, rather than a third party.
Options Include, but are not limited to:
VT Engineering / CDWG Purchasing Portal
Will return approximately March 2025
If you wish to explore student discounts outside the manufacturer sites, contact brian.quinn@cdwg.com
Virginia Tech Bookstore
- Double-check machines sold by the bookstore to assure they meet the requirements listed here.
- Contact the bookstore by phone: 540-231-6114 for their latest information and offerings.
https://www.bkstr.com/virginiatechstore
Direct from Manufacturer
Below are links to a few popular laptop brands, but you are not limited to these brands. Shop around for the best deal for you that meets the requirement.
- Dell
Video Guide:Configuring a Laptop on Dell.com - Lenovo
Video Guide: Configuring a Laptop on Lenovo.com - Microsoft Surface Business Laptops - Purchase from VT Bookstore or CDW-G
- HP
Video Guide: Configuring a laptop on HP.com - Acer
- Asus
- MSI
For Computer Science majors ONLY: See notes on this page.
Retailers
- Brick-and-mortar, and online retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, CDW, Micro Center, and many others. Be sure to carefully evaluate the warranty options from retailers to make sure you are getting Accidental Damage protection.
Do you still have questions?
If you need more immediate assistance, please email our Instructional Technology Office or call 540-231-9076.